VirTra Reports First Quarter 2020 Financial Results
Sales Momentum Drives 9% Increase in Revenue and $11.3 Million Backlog
TEMPE, Ariz. , May 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VirTra, Inc. (NASDAQ: VTSI) (" VirTra "), a global provider of training simulators for the law enforcement, military, educational and commercial markets, reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2020 . The financial statements are available on VirTra's website and here.
First Quarter 2020 and Recent Highlights:
-- Received $1.6 million IDIQ (indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity)
contract from the Department of State for the Republic of Mexico for
use-of-force simulators and police driving simulators
-- Received $1.1 million order through new distributor in Europe to provide
European law enforcement and military personnel with industry-leading
technology and training methods
-- Released new V-VICTA ( VirTra Virtual Interactive Coursework Training
Academy ) training curriculum to help law enforcement communicate and
interact more effectively and positively with individuals with autism
-- Launched a new website catered to both law enforcement and military to
better market products to prospective customers and increase sales
-- Secured contracts with new customers in Belleview , Orlando , and other
police departments and received maintenance renewal and upgrades with
existing customers, including multiple across Australia
-- Attended 23 events, demos and tradeshows in the first ten weeks of the
year
First Quarter 2020 Financial Highlights:
All figures in millions, except per
share data Q1 2020 Q1 2019 %
Total Revenue $ 3.3 $ 3.1 9%
Gross Profit $ 1.6 $ 1.8 -11%
Gross Margin 47.8% 59.0% -19%
Net Income (Loss) $ (0.4) $ (0.3) 24%
Diluted EPS $(0.05) $(0.04) 25%
Management Commentary
"During the first quarter of 2020, we continued to build upon the momentum generated in the second half of last year, despite impediments that arose at the end of March," said Bob Ferris , Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of VirTra . "Financially, the quarter was highlighted by a 9% increase in revenues to $3.3 million from the first quarter of last year. Operationally, the quarter was highlighted by a $1.1 million order from a new distributor in Europe , which is helping expand VirTra's reputation as the leader in simulation training to more countries abroad. In the last two weeks of March as stay-at-home policies were instituted, some customers requested to delay delivery and installation of orders, which cut into our first quarter results but contributed to our record $ 11.3 million backlog.
"Despite the uncertain COVID-19 macro environment, we have not seen evidence of sales declining or demand weakening as of today. However, out of an abundance of caution, we have taken prudent measures to fortify our balance sheet and ensure we have the necessary resources to continue executing against our strategic initiatives. Properly trained law enforcement and military personnel is integral to the security and well-being of everyone, and we plan to ensure our growing list of customers have access to the best simulation training available throughout 2020 and beyond."
First Quarter 2020 Financial Results
Total revenue increased 9% to $3.3 million from $3.1 million in the first quarter of 2019. The increase in total revenue was due to increases in sales of simulators, accessories, curriculum and training.
Gross profit decreased 11% to $1.6 million (47.8% of total revenue) from $1.8 million (59.0% of total revenue) in the first quarter of 2019. The decrease in gross profit was due to increases in production staff to support larger volumes of sales in the future as well as product mix with varying quantity of systems, accessories and services sold.
Net operating expense decreased 7% to $2.1 million from $2.3 million in the first quarter of 2019. The decrease was mainly due to reduced selling, general and administrative costs for labor, benefits, travel, and professional services expense.
Loss from operations was $512,000 , compared to a loss of $457,000 in the first quarter of 2019.
Net loss totaled $389,000 , or $(0.05) per diluted share, compared to net loss of $313,000 , or $(0.04) per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2019.
Adjusted EBITDA loss was $326,000 , compared to a loss of $278,000 in the first quarter of 2019.
At March 31, 2020 , backlog totaled approximately $11.3 million . At March 31, 2020 , accounts receivable and unbilled revenues totaled approximately $5.2 million compared to $5.9 million at December 31, 2019 , a decrease of $695,000 . Cash and cash equivalents and certificates of deposit totaled $3.8 million at March 31, 2020 .
Subsequent Events
On May 8, 2020 , VirTra received approval for a $1.3 million Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan from Wells Fargo Bank under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The loan, which is administered through the Small Business Association (SBA), matures on May 8, 2022 and bears an interest rate of 1% per annum. In accordance with the Paycheck Protection Program, VirTra intends to use the funds for designated expenses, which may include payroll costs, group healthcare benefits, and other permitted expenses. Under the terms of the PPP loan, up to the entire amount of principal and accrued interest may be forgiven to the extent PPP loan proceeds are used for qualifying expenses. VirTra intends to use its entire PPP loan amount for designated qualifying expenses and to apply for forgiveness in accordance with the terms of the PPP loan. No assurance can be given that VirTra will obtain forgiveness of the PPP loan in whole or in part.
Conference Call
VirTra management will hold a conference call today ( May 12, 2020 ) at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time ( 1:30 p.m. Pacific time ) to discuss these results. VirTra's Chairman and CEO, Bob Ferris , and CFO, Judy Henry , will host the call, followed by a question and answer period.
U.S. dial-in number: 844-369-8770
International number: 862-298-0840
Please call the conference telephone number 5-10 minutes prior to the start time. An operator will register your name and organization. If you have any difficulty connecting with the conference call, please contact VirTra's IR team at 949-574-3860.
The conference call will be broadcast live and available for replay here and via the investor relations section of VirTra's website.
A replay of the conference call will be available after 7:30 p.m. Eastern time on the same day through May 26, 2020 .
Toll-free replay number: 877-481-4010
International replay number: 919-882-2331
Replay ID: 34580
About VirTra
VirTra (NASDAQ: VTSI) is a global provider of judgmental use of force training simulators, firearms training simulators and driving simulators for the law enforcement, military, educational and commercial markets. The company's patented technologies, software, and scenarios provide intense training for de- escalation, judgmental use-of-force, marksmanship and related training that mimics real-world situations. VirTra's mission is to save and improve lives worldwide through practical and highly-effective virtual reality and simulator technology. Learn more about the company at www.VirTra.com.
About the Presentation of Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization and before other non-operating costs and income ("Adjusted EBITDA") is a non- GAAP financial measure. Adjusted EBITDA also includes non-cash stock option expense and other than temporary impairment loss on investments. Other companies may calculate Adjusted EBITDA differently. VirTra calculates its Adjusted EBITDA to eliminate the impact of certain items it does not consider to be indicative of its performance and its ongoing operations. Adjusted EBITDA is presented herein because management believes the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information to VirTra's investors regarding VirTra's financial condition and results of operations and because Adjusted EBITDA is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies in VirTra's industry, several of which present a form of Adjusted EBITDA when reporting their results. Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of VirTra's results as reported under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative for net income, cash flows from operating activities and other consolidated income or cash flows statement data prepared in accordance with GAAP or as a measure of profitability or liquidity. A reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBITDA is provided in the following table:
Three Months Ended
Increase %
Reconciliation of
net loss to March 31, March 31,
adjusted EBITDA 2020 2019 (Decrease) Change
-----------------
Net Loss $(389,410) $(312,902) $ (76,508) 24%
Adjustments:
Provision for
income
taxes (103,000) (107,000) 4,000 -4%
Depreciation
and
amortization 89,676 71,794 17,882 25%
EBITDA $(402,734) $(348,108) $ (54,626) 16%
Right of use
amortization 72,843 69,989 2,854 4%
Reserve for
note
receivable 3,639 - 3,639 100%
Adjusted EBITDA $(326,252) $(278,119) $ (48,133) 17%
Forward-Looking Statements
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